Current Time in Taunton, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.01° N, 3.1° W
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #178 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Daylight Hours in Taunton
Taunton gets 16h 24m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset is at 21:23.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 01:11 | 04:59 | 13:11 | 17:31 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 01:11 | 04:58 | 13:11 | 17:32 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 01:11 | 04:58 | 13:11 | 17:32 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 01:11 | 04:58 | 13:11 | 17:32 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:12 | 04:57 | 13:12 | 17:33 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:12 | 04:57 | 13:12 | 17:33 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:12 | 04:57 | 13:12 | 17:33 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Taunton
Sunrise
in Taunton
↑
4:59 AM
Sunset
in Taunton
↓
9:23 PM
Day Length
16h 24m
Dawn
in Taunton
4:13 AM
Dusk
in Taunton
10:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Taunton
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:03
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How Far Is Taunton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 214 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Paris | 458 km | ESE (119deg) |
| Moscow | 2,710 km | ENE (63deg) |
| New York | 5,390 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Dubai | 5,669 km | E (97deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,399 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,635 km | NW (310deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,321 km | SW (219deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Taunton?
Taunton next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Taunton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Taunton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 176.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taunton
What time is it in Taunton right now?
The current local time in Taunton is 09:01 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Taunton follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Taunton in?
Taunton uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Taunton?
Is Taunton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Taunton is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taunton today?
Today in Taunton: sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset is at 21:23, giving 16h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Taunton tonight?
The moon phase over Taunton tonight is Last Quarter with 51.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Taunton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Taunton, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.